Ancient Chinese Bronze __ A lot of information from a
basic definition of bronze to several click-to-read articles covering topics
such as bronze casting, types of ancient bronze and much more. - illustrated -
From chinese-bronze.us -
http://www.chinese-bronze.us/

Ancient Chinese
bronze crossbow mechanisms __ "Once bronze crossbow
mechanisms start to appear in the archaeological context from about 600BCE
onward, findings are common. Moreover, literary records detailing the usage of
the crossbow become frequent from about the same period, for example in the
works of Sun Wu ('Sunzi') dating from around the fifth century BCE." Yes, the
Chinese had the ability for high-precision bronze castings that long ago. -
illustrated - From atarn.org -
http://www.atarn.org/chinese/bjng_xbow/bjng_xbow.htm

Ancient Chinese Bronze Vessels __ "For centuries,
ancient Chinese civilization has been known only through written records.
However, the dramatic discoveries of bronze vessels and other treasures from the
past are revealing the secrets of ancient Chinese world." Learn what these
ancient bronzes tell us about ancient china. - illustrated - From
chinafacttours.com -
http://www.chinafacttours.com/facts/art/chinese-bronze-vessels.html

Ancient Chinese Ritual
Bronzes - Meaning and Explanation __ "Much has been
said about the meaning and explanation of decoration on the Shang ritual
bronzes. There is a distinct disagreement among the researchers of ancient China
whether the design on the vessels has any meaning at all." You can find out more
in this overview of ritual decoration. - illustrated - From Logoi.com -
http://www.logoi.com/notes/ancient_bronzes.html

The Art of Chinese Bronze __ "In the China's ancient
ritualistic society, bronze was used primarily for casting ceremonial temple
vessels used in sacrifices to the gods of heaven, earth, the mountains and
rivers." A good look at Chinese bronze, its manufacture, uses and more. -
illustrated - From chinaculture.org -
http://www.chinaculture.org/library/2008-01/22/content_45739.htm

The Art of Chinese
Bronze - Ancient Chinese Bronze Artwork __ "There is a
symbolic design used in Chinese sacrificial bronzes 3,000 years ago that
combines all sorts of animal characteristics found in the natural world into one
ferocious creature--the t'ao-t'ieh , or "beast of gluttony.'' Find out how this
image was used in this overview of ancient Chinese bronze. - illustrated - From
Chinavoc.com -
http://www.chinavoc.com/arts/handicraft/bronze.htm

Beginning of Metallurgy in Ancient China Article __ "In
ancient China, Bronze Age society (21st - 8th century B.C.) was primarily
agricultural with supplementary hunting and fishing, and was characterized by
strong regional leaders supported by extensive kinship groups." An article
about ancient Chinese civilization and the place of bronze within it. - From
joanpacos.com / Emma C. Bunker -
http://www.joanpacos.com/asianart/articles/metalwork/art_li_mat.html

The Bronze Sculptures of China __ "In the Western world
people do not consider bronze sculptures to be the finest type of artwork.
However, when one understands the ancient history of Chinese art it is obvious
that bronze works held a unique importance in their culture." A brief, but
very good, article about Chinese bronze sculpture. - From ezinearticles.com -
http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Bronze-Sculptures-of-China&id=6209228

Bronze and the Shang
Dynasty __ "The principle glories of the Shang dynasty
were their art made of bronze. The most famous Shang bronze artifacts are the
magnificent vessels of bronze. These vessels, in a number of carefully
prescribed shapes, were designed primarily for use in sacrifice to ancestors and
gods." A paper giving an overview of Shang Dynasty bronzes. - From
planetpapers.com -
http://www.planetpapers.com/Assets/4485.php

Chinese bronze bell __ "By European standards, these
ancient Chinese bronze bells are enormous. Nothing on this scale would be cast
in Europe until the Middle Ages, over fifteen hundred years later."
Website which is supplementary to a History of the World episode on BBC. - From
bbc.co.uk -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/ahistoryoftheworld/about/transcripts/episode30/

Chinese Neolithic Bronze __ "Chinese started to cast
bronze wares about 5,000 years ago. However, bronze vessels were commonly used
till the Shang and Zhou dynasties by aristocrats in daily life and ancestral
rituals. Thus, the Shang and Zhou bronze vessels were the most highly esteemed
objects of their time." An interesting overview including both functional
as well as artistic types of bronze, technical features and more. - From
antique-chinese-furnitures.com -
http://www.antique-chinese-furnitures.com/special-topic/neolithic-bronze/index.htm

The Face of the Beast - Taotie
Images __ Learn about these frightening face images
found on ancient Chinese bronzes in this brief article. - illustrated - From
Logoi.com -
http://www.logoi.com/notes/beast.html

Mystery of Ancient Bronze Casting Unveiled in Sword __
"In 1965 a bronze sword with the inscription of "made and used exclusively by
Goujian, king of the State of Yue" was unearthed from the Chu tomb in Jiangling,
Hubei Province." Learn what this sword has taught us about the manufacture
of ancient Chinese bronze. - From china.org.cn -
http://www.china.org.cn/english/2002/May/32533.htm

Poznań Archaelogical Museum - The most ancient Chinese bronze ...
__ "These pieces on exhibition are merely replicas of the scores of bronze
pieces which have been unearthed throughout the centuries. However, they provide
a wonderful opportunity for people to further understand China's rich history
and civilization." Text overview and gallery. - illustrated - From Poznań
Archaelogical Museum -
http://www.muzarp.poznan.pl/muzeum/muz_eng/Wyst_czas_Chiny_eng/eindex_ch.html

Shang and Zhou
Dynasties: The Bronze Age of China | Thematic Essay ...
__ "The long period of the Bronze Age in China, which began around 2000 B.C.,
saw the growth and maturity of a civilization that would be sustained in its
essential aspects for another 2,000 years." A gallery of some of the more famous
pieces in the museum collection and a good paper. - illustrated - From The
Metropolitan Museum of Art -
http://www.metmuseum.org/TOAH/HD/shzh/hd_shzh.htm